List of public art in Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, has an extensive public art collection. Displayed artworks undergo an approval process.[1] Many of the artworks are administered by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.

Several statues were toppled during the 2020s, including ones depicting Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt.[2] The Promised Land, the Thompson Elk Fountain, and a statue of Harvey W. Scott were also removed.[3]

Mosaics, murals, and paintings

Mosaics, mural, and paintings have included:

Sculpture

Sculptures have included:

Outdoor sculptures

See also

References

  1. ^ Streckert, Joe. "Experts Critique Portland's Most Famous Public Art". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on September 6, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "Some of Portland's most prominent public art tumbled this year. Which ones should come back?". opb. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "Arts board says statues toppled during Portland protests should not return to original sites". KGW. September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
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